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Type U 139 submarine
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Conventional Submarines · Germany · 1917
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TypeU139submarine

Type U 139 submarine
Type U 139 submarine Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Origin Germany
CategoryConventional Submarines
EraWorld War I
In service1917–1918
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality85%
01 / Overview
Type U 139 submarine
Country
Production
1917–1918
Quantity
3
Operators
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationU-cruiser
  • Submarine TypeCruiser submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardGermaniawerft
  • Laid Down1916
  • Commissioned1918
  • Boats in Class3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement1,930 t
  • Submerged Displacement2,483 t
  • Length92 m
  • Beam9.12 m
  • Draft5.27 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth75 m
  • Complement (crew)62
◆Armament6MOD.6
▤Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
  • Combat Systemrangefinder
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • First of Class1918
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status3MOD.3
  • Completed3
  • Cancelled0
  • Retired3
◈Armour2MOD.2
  • Armour90mm conning tower, 25mm pressure hull
  • Deck Armour90 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1917Production started
  3. 1918Production ended
109
years in service
1
years in production
3
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
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